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Easing Capital Rules
From the Securities Exchange Commission review of the "Pattern Day Trader Rule" and the easing of the $25,000 margin requirement to the "Big Banks" supplementary leverage ratio, requirements are shifting. These changes aim to balance increased financial stability with the potential impact on bank profitability and market participation.

Stephen H Akin
Jul 22, 20254 min read


King Dollar
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent dismissed concerns that the dollar's recent declines threaten its status as the world's key currency, saying the "strong dollar policy" is about ensuring the US dollar remains the reserve currency over the long term.

Stephen H Akin
Jul 19, 20259 min read


ADV Update June 30, 2025
Akin Investments Has Moved!
We’re excited to announce that Akin Investments has relocated just a few doors down to our new address:170 Meeting Street, Suite 110 (First Floor), Charleston, SC
Akin Investments Firm Brochure ADV Update June 30, 2025
Come visit us at our new location in the heart of downtown Charleston! 170 Meeting Street, Suite 110, Charleston, South Carolina 29401
(843)-822-4789

Stephen H Akin
Jul 14, 20251 min read


Solutions for a Complex World
Akin Investments, "Solutions for a Complex World"
Post Highlights:
largest strike using B2 bombers in history
Framework for the regulation of payment stable coins, aiming to promote innovation while ensuring robust consumer protections and financial stability GENIUS Act clears Senate
Key Swiss Banking Law Changes,
These changes are among the most significant for Swiss banking regulation in recent years and are designed to address vulnerabilities exposed by the Credit

Stephen H Akin
Jun 22, 20256 min read


Americas Golden Age
After the stock markets best best performance since May of 1990 things maybe comming together for the continued expansion of the United States Economy and Americas Golden Age.

Stephen H Akin
Jun 16, 20256 min read


Money Life
Veteran investment adviser Stephen Akin, founder of Akin Investments discussed his approach to investing. Combining technical analysis with fundamental stock research

Stephen H Akin
Jun 10, 20252 min read


A Detailed Guide To Understanding A Mar-a-Lago Accord
The Mar-a-Lago Accord is a proposed economic and trade initiative associated with the second term of the Donald Trump administration the Accord is designed as a blueprint for restructuring global trade and monetary relations, with the central goal of devaluing the U.S. dollar while preserving its status as the world’s primary reserve currency.

Stephen H Akin
Jun 2, 202520 min read


Memorial Day, May 26, 2025
"This Memorial Day, we thank the brave men and women who gave their lives for our nation. They will forever be in our hearts,"

Stephen H Akin
May 25, 20251 min read


Dividend Investing
What Is A Good Dividend Yield?
At present the S & P 500 average dividend yield is 1.344 %. In general yields between 2% & 5% should be considered as a good dividend yield.

Stephen H Akin
May 11, 20252 min read


A Flourishing Future
America is the Schelling point of global finance. We have the world’s reserve currency, the deepest and most liquid markets, and the strongest property rights. For these reasons, the United States is the premier destination for international capital. And the administration’s goal is to make it even more appealing for investors like you.

Stephen H Akin
May 5, 20255 min read


Auto Renaissance
President Trump plans to ease tariffs on foreign auto parts used in U.S.-made vehicles. The news comes as Trump marks his first 100 days in office, ahead of a rally in Michigan scheduled for this evening.

Stephen H Akin
Apr 29, 20254 min read


Powell's Economic Outlook
Federal Reserve Board Chairman Jerome H. Powell At the Economic Club of Chicago, Chicago, Illinois Federal Reserve of Chicago April 16, 2025 Economic Outlook Chair Jerome H. Powell At the Economic Club of Chicago, Chicago, Illinois Thank you for the introduction. I am looking forward to our conversation, Professor Rajan. First, I will briefly discuss the outlook for the economy and monetary policy. At the Fed, we are always focused on the dual-mandate goals given to us by Con

Stephen H Akin
Apr 16, 20254 min read


Y'all Street, Charleston
“For too long, financial policy has served large financial institutions at the expense of smaller ones— no more.” Main Street America will now take priority Akin Investments, Charleston, South Carolina U.S. Secretary of the Treasury Scott Bessent laid out President Trump’s financial policy priorities for the American Bankers Association (ABA) on Wednesday, saying that Main Street America will now take priority. Bessent speaking at the ABA’s Washington Summit, said, “For too l

Stephen H Akin
Apr 10, 20259 min read


Strategic Bitcoin Reserve
“a digital Fort Knox for the cryptocurrency,” The Strategic Bitcoin Reserve President Donald Trump late Thursday signed an exec order

Stephen H Akin
Mar 6, 20252 min read


Stock Market Screener
Live price quotes, charts, news, economic calander and much more. Connect to Akin Investment live real time market screener feeds...

Stephen H Akin
Mar 6, 20255 min read


Investing in Natural Resources and Rare Earth Minerals
Natural Resource Equities provide access to companies involved in the production, extraction, or processing of commodities and natural resources. "Rare Earths” go well beyond the domains of technology and finance. They involve international trade and politics. Akin Investments, Solutions for a Complex World While the U.S. stock market has many advantages, such as low unemployment, a strong economy, and profit growth, its recent performance has been dominated by a small numbe

Stephen H Akin
Mar 4, 20254 min read


2025 ADV Annual Update
Akin Investments, LLC Annual Update to its firm brochure ADV Part 2 A & B Akin Investments, llc is a state regulated investment adviser.

Stephen H Akin
Feb 23, 20252 min read


Ultimate Guide to Fixed Income 2025
Expert advice from Stephen H Akin, Akin Investments a Registered Investment Advisor. Posts and ideas as featured By: The Bond Buyer, Time Next Advisors, Fortune, Forbes and more... Fixed Income Stratgies for 2025 and Beyond Types of Fixed Income Investments Bonds trade over-the-counter in the bond market and secondary market. The most common government securities are those issued by the U.S. government and are generally referred to as Treasury securities. Fixed-income secu

Stephen H Akin
Feb 18, 20254 min read


Golds Next Leg
A Break Out Above $2825 would signal a new leg higher

Stephen H Akin
Jan 31, 20251 min read


Akin Investments, BBB Accreditation
Akin Investment, LLC is a Registered Investment Adviser in Charleston, South Carolina.
We are proud to be a BBB Accredited Business. A+

Stephen H Akin
Jan 15, 20251 min read
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